Community Partnership for Protecting Children

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Community Partnership for Protecting Children

HISTORY

Iowa’s Community Partnership approach grew from initial work in Cedar Rapids in 1995 and now encompasses the entire state. Several new policy and practice changes in Iowa have been promoted, piloted and implemented through Community Partnership efforts. Family Team Decision-Making, Parent Partners and Youth Transition Decision-Making are examples of these efforts. Trainings, professional development opportunities, and train the trainer programs have been developed and implemented to support improved practices and ensure quality and consistency across the state. State and regional networking opportunities, workshops and forums create an on-going learning community of stakeholders.

If you would like additional information and access to Community Partnership SharePoint site contact Shelby Zirbel at szirbel@dhs.state.ia.us.